Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: A case series

Trop Doct. 2024 Jan;54(1):35-38. doi: 10.1177/00494755231206417. Epub 2023 Oct 12.

Abstract

Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a uncommon presentation of pregnancy with incidence of nearly 1 in 2000 pregnancies. We present this case series of scar pregnancy with a objective to help obstetricians in early diagnosis and appropriate management to prevent its catastrophic complications.

Keywords: Caesarean scar; ectopic pregnancy; methotrexate; scar pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Cicatrix / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methotrexate*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic* / etiology
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic* / surgery

Substances

  • Methotrexate